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Firing a coach five games into a season in which he has had his starters for 1 1/2 games? Firing a coach in early November when you could have done it last May? Jerking your knee and kicking the organization into chaos by changing the entire culture in the middle of the second week of the schedule?
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Yeah, the timing of the firing of Mike Brown was such a stunner, even the assistant coach promoted to be the temporary voice of the organization couldn't believe it.
"In 40 years I have not seen that one," Bickerstaff said. "I have not seen that."
When the Lakers began training camp this fall, they were soaring like the smartest and coolest organization in the NBA. Five regular-season games later, they have collapsed into a puddle of utter and senseless panic.
They fired Brown Friday in a move that reeks of poor timing and poor leadership in a front office that was once a bastion of continuity and calm. This was not courageous management, this was cover-your-butt management. This was not Jimmy Buss boldly trying to win at all costs, it was Jimmy Buss spending $10 million of his father's money to cover his mistake at the worst possible time.
No, Mike Brown never should have been hired by Buss, I wrote that here two summers ago. But now is not the time to fix that mistake and risk losing the season under a new coach who will be working without training camp and possibly without the backing of a veteran team that now has an excuse.
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It's such a no-brainer, I'm surprised that the Lakers' baffling boss Buss didn't already have Jackson signed before canning Brown. On second thought, I guess I'd be stunned if he did.
Jackson reportedly is open to the idea, and the Lakers admittedly are interested, but can they close the deal? The Lakers would have to pay him lots of money to convince him to swallow lots of pride.
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Laclede Groves (map)
723 S. Laclede Station Rd.
St. Louis, MO 63119
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Where Webster Groves goes for
Senior Living, Residential Care,
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A great location, neighbors who quickly become friends, and programs to stimulate body, mind, and spirit…Laclede Groves senior living offers all this and much, much more.
Here in the heart of historic Webster Groves, Missouri 63119, you can enjoy the comforts of home without the work and worry. You can live with peace of mind, knowing that you will receive priority access to our comprehensive continuity of senior health care should your health needs change over time.
Come join us where value and peace of mind are part of everyday living. Call 314.446.2367 or email us to learn more!
What We Offer
One of the things that set Laclede Groves apart is our wide array of senior living options. As a continuing care retirement community, we offer five levels of service, all on one beautifully maintained campus. Recently, we completed a $50 million rejuvenation project, introducing a host of new services, amenities, and senior living options to meet the changing needs of today's seniors. To learn more about any of our levels of service, please click on the links below.
Independent Living
Laclede Groves is filled with endless opportunities for fun and friendship. Our spacious, comfortable senior living apartments and patio homes offer a full range of first-class amenities. Surrounded by warm, friendly neighbors and a caring, professional staff, you're sure to feel right at home.
REACH Short Stay
Need short-term care following a qualifying hospital stay? You can find it in our brand new REACH Short Stay Rehabilitation household. Here, our interdisciplinary team can help you work hard toward achieving your goals in a comfortable, homelike setting.
Residential Care
In our private residential care apartments, residents benefit from 24-hour staffing, help with personal care, medication assistance, weekly housekeeping, linen service, and three daily meals. We're here to help you maintain your independence by offering the help you need, when you need it.
Memory Care Assisted Living
Our controlled-access memory care neighborhood supports ambulatory residents who have early to mid-stage Alzheimer's disease or other memory impairments. Offering all the amenities of our assisted senior living apartments, this inviting, homelike setting helps residents find comfort in the company of friendly neighbors and caring staff members.
Skilled Nursing
For residents who need 24-hour nursing care, we offer private and companion rooms to help seniors continue to live life to the fullest. We offer two kinds of care settings — our neighborhood-style care center neighborhoods and our new skilled care households. Far from the sterile image of the traditional nursing home, both of these warm, welcoming environments feature on-call nursing assistance, licensed medication management, an incontinence care program, and medical director oversight.
The Lutheran Senior Services Difference
As a Lutheran Senior Services (LSS) retirement community, Laclede Groves is part of a 150-year tradition of compassionate service. At the heart of our philosophy of care is LSS' Christian mission: Older Adults Living Life to the Fullest.
Serving with heart is at the core of all we do. We cherish people of all beliefs and strive to meet the complete needs of each person we serve — body, mind, and spirit. To that end, we are dedicated to a comprehensive approach to senior care and services, from our skilled team of caregivers to our full time chaplains who provide spiritual support for residents and their families.
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Here's just a small sample of what awaits you at Laclede Groves. Click on the pictures below to enlarge the images.
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Laclede Groves
What does an active lifestyle look like at Laclede Groves? What do you want it to look like?
When you choose a maintenance-free lifestyle at Laclede Groves, you get to leave the hassles and headaches of maintaining property to us. That leaves you free to pursue all the things you love.
Just think — what would you do if you didn't have to spend all your time keeping the house in order? Spend more time with family and friends? Volunteer at your church? Work on your hobbies? Kick back and relax? Here, all your options are open.
Recreation at "The Groves"
Our recreation team designs a unique and varied calendar of events each month, with an eye toward helping you expand your horizons socially, culturally, spiritually, and educationally.
There's always something happening at Laclede Groves, from exercise classes in the pool to discussion groups in the Chapel, from movie nights in the Theater to shopping trips off campus. The heart of campus life is the brand new Town Center. Located in the historic Lutheran Convalescent Home building, here you can find multiple dining venues, the ice cream parlor, our private movie theater, general store, game rooms, and much more.
Our recreation team designs a unique and varied calendar of events each month, with an eye toward helping you expand your horizons socially, culturally, spiritually, and educationally. And remember — if there's ever something you want to do that's not on the calendar, let us know! We're always looking for new ideas.
- Current Activities Calendar (Independent Living)
- Current Activities Calendar (Residential Care)
- Current Activities Calendar (Memory Care Assisted Living: First Floor)
- Current Activities Calendar (Memory Care Assisted Living: Second Floor)
- Current Activities Calendar (Skilled Nursing)
Dining at "The Groves"
One of the most popular features of life at Laclede Groves is our fabulous on-site dining. Our attentive dining services staff is always ready to assist you!
Residents can enjoy meals in either of our two fine dining rooms or in our fun, convenient Bistro. All of our dining venues offer dine-in and carry-out options, with meal plans included in residents' monthly service fee.
Meanwhile, our REACH Short Stay, residential care, memory care, and care center dining areas provide table service for three meals a day.
Plenty of Fun Just Around the Corner
Located in the heart of Webster Groves, Missouri, Laclede Groves is just a short drive from everywhere. Webster Groves and its neighboring communities offer a wealth of cultural attractions, dining, shopping, golf, and medical facilities. Click below to see what Webster Groves and its sister cities have to offer.
Welcome to Laclede Groves
Marilyn King
If there's been one constant in Marilyn King's life, it's been her art.
Today, the walls of her house at Laclede Groves are covered with her landscapes and studies of flowers, and her love for the medium jumps off of every canvas.
Sharing her craft has helped Marilyn make a lot of friends in her new home. And lately, she's been happily converting her fellow residents through an art class she teaches in the craft room. "We've been living here (at Laclede Groves) for about a year now, and everybody here is so friendly," she says. "Let me tell you – we lived in our house for 32 years, and we don't miss it a bit. It's amazing."
A place to belong, a sense of purpose, and the time to create – what more can an artist ask for?
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Our Staff
Welcome to Laclede Groves! We offer seniors an active lifestyle and the peace of mind that comes with knowing that help is available if you need it. Located in Webster Groves, Missouri, our personal services and on-site conveniences allow you to lead a maintenance-free lifestyle. When you arrive at Laclede Groves, you'll feel right at home. As part of the Lutheran Senior Services family of communities, we combine a faith-based approach and a respect and dignity for all who call Laclede Groves home. Whether you or your loved one is looking for a maintenance-free, independent living apartment or patio home or requires additional assistance, Laclede Groves is the senior living community to select. This is a place where friendships develop and residents feel secure so they can live life to the fullest. Please contact us with questions or to set up a time to visit. We look forward to meeting you!
Valerie Cooper
Executive Director
Members of our Team
Laclede Groves Executive Director
ph 314.446.2303
Valerie Cooper has experience encompassing social services, marketing, and administration in the field of senior living. In 2002, she joined Lutheran Senior Services as an administrator, and in 2009, she became the executive director of the organization's oldest and largest continuing care retirement community, Laclede Groves. A licensed nursing home administrator in the state of Missouri, she holds a bachelor's degree in human environmental studies from Southeast Missouri State University and a master's degree in gerontology from Webster University. Valerie feels blessed to be able to experience both the joys of family life and the gift of purposeful service to older adults.
Independent Living Administrator
ph 314.446.2468
As the Administrator of Independent Living at Laclede Groves, Roxanne Hinkle has over 25 years' experience in senior care. Roxanne joined Lutheran Senior Services in 2005. A Certified Aging Services Professional, she has a bachelor's degree in social work and psychology from Southeast Missouri State University.
Care Center Administrator
ph 314.446.2477
The Administrator of Laclede Groves' Care Center, Angie Wilson has nearly 20 years experience with seniors. A member of the Laclede Groves team since 2006, Angie received her nursing education from Washington School of Nursing in Washington, MO. She lives in St. Clair, MO.
Senior Living Counselor
ph 314.446.2369
Tom Zaretzky joined Lutheran Senior Services in September of 2006 as a Senior Living Counselor for Independent Living at Laclede Groves. He has a degree in business administration from University of Missouri-St. Louis and more than 15 years of experience in sales and marketing in the hospitality industry. Tom and his wife Leigh Ann live in South County with their sons, Benjamin and Jacob, where they are active in their church and enjoy spending time with their large extended families.
Senior Living Counselor
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Jason joined Lutheran Senior Services in November 2012 as a Senior Living Counselor at Laclede Groves. He studied business at Lindenwood University and worked in the new home and real estate industry prior to joining LSS. Jason and his wife Christina have a son and a daughter. They enjoy spending time outdoors, traveling, and visiting with their families.
Health Services Counselor
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Laclede Groves' Health Services Counselor Jennifer Ronzio has been with Lutheran Senior Services since 2005, when she joined LSS' Outreach Social Services program. A south St. Louis county native with a passion for serving older adults, Jennifer graduated from Mizzou with a bachelor's degree in sociology. She loves being a mom to her three kids!
Health Services Counselor
ph 314.446.2317
Patti grew up in Los Angeles and moved to Missouri 13 years ago to finish raising her daughter, Madalyne. Before graduating with the MSW degree from the University of Missouri, she spent ten years as the Administrative Manager for that university's school of nursing She joined LSS in January 2013. The impetus for her career choice developed while working at Covenant House California, a shelter in Hollywood, California which provided services for homeless and at-risk youth ages 18 – 21. Patti also spent several years working in the medical field at UCLA Medical Center.
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Laclede Groves Chaplain Rev. Darryl Anderson graduated from Concordia Theological Seminary in Springfield, Illinois. Formerly a special education teacher, Rev. Anderson has completed four units of Clinical Pastoral Education. He has experience in ministering to the mentally handicapped and spent several years in Minnesota. He has been with Lutheran Senior Services for more than a decade.
Administrator of Clinical Pastoral Education
ph 314.446.2425
The Reverend Jeffery Scheer is a certified ACPE CPE Supervisor and has served as the Administrator of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) at Lutheran Senior Services (LSS) since 2009. He is also a Board Certified Chaplain (BCC) with the Association of Professional Chaplains (APC). He has an MDiv from Concordia Seminary in St. Louis and an MS in Human Relations from the University of Oklahoma. Chaplain Scheer also served his vicarage, one-year internship, at Laclede Groves in 2002-2003. His first call out of the Seminary in 2004 was to come to LSS to be a Supervisor-in-Training for CPE and to serve as the Chaplain at Meramec Bluffs in Ballwin, MO where his home is also located. He returned full-time to Laclede Groves in 2008.
A Gift of Time and Talent
At Laclede Groves, service-minded individuals find many opportunities to give of their time and talents. We match each volunteer with residents and their families depending upon skills, interests, and availability.
Volunteering can include any number of activities, including:
- Clerical work
- Assistance with resident activities
- Support for special events and fundraisers
If you are interested in volunteering at Laclede Groves, click here to email our volunteer coordinator.
Giving a Gift of Treasure
Our parent organization, Lutheran Senior Services, is a not-for-profit organization built on financial stability and sound stewardship. We invite you to support us in our mission of service by making a gift through the LSS Living Foundation.
Your help will advance our Christian mission of honoring and cherishing those we serve. Your gift will be used to directly help older adults living life to the fullest.
So make your legacy part of the Lutheran Senior Services legacy - give today or contact our stewardship director for free and confidential advice about how your gift can help others.
For More Information, Call...
Director of Stewardship
ph 314.446.2543
Sherri Holzhausen joined Laclede Groves as Director of Stewardship in March 2013. Sherri pioneered a non-profit organization in Russia and served as Executive Director of Comfort Foundation, where she built relationships with donors in several states. She gained experience working with senior adults as Program Specialist for St. Louis Regional OASIS. Sherri works closely with residents to offer opportunities to experience the joy of giving. Many of the financial options she proposes provide tax-advantaged, fixed income for life at an attractive rate of return, or do not involve current assets. Sherri lives with her husband, Dale Holzhausen in Fenton, MO.
Moving In
Making the move to a senior living community is an investment in your own peace of mind. Here, you can enjoy an active, maintenance-free lifestyle. And, as a resident of Laclede Groves, you gain priority access to higher levels of care should your needs change.
Pricing for Independent Living
When you move into one of our independent living apartment homes or patio homes, you pay a one-time refundable Entrance Fee. Investing in our 95% or 50% refundable entrance fee options is a wise financial strategy that reduces your monthly service fees and keeps your money working for you while preserving your assets.
In addition, we have a variety of other
financial options that can reduce your monthly fees.
For specific pricing, contact our senior living counselor by calling 314.446.2367 or by email.
Pricing for Other Levels of Service
For pricing information on residential care or memory care assisted living, contact our senior living counselor by calling 314.446.2367 or by email.
For pricing information on short stay rehabilitation, or skilled nursing, contact our health services counselor by calling 314.446.2370 or by email.
LSS Move-In Resources
Lutheran Senior Services offers a host of resources to make the move to Laclede Groves as smooth and carefree as possible. Through the LSS Move-In Resources service, you can find help to organize, rightsize, move, and enjoy!
Our Move-In Resources service can provide…
- Help with managing the home sale process.
- Assistance with transforming a new space so it becomes home.
- Advice on what to take, sell, or give away.
- Preapproved resources to help make the transition easy.
To learn more, contact our senior living counselor by calling 314.446.2367 or by email.


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House Republicans have invested so much effort and time attempting to undermine and repeal the patient protections and budget savings included in the Affordable Care Act, they don't even recognize GOP-supported goals when face-to-face with them.
Yesterday, the CBO projected that by 2021 the Affordable Care Act will enable more than 2 million workers to escape "job-lock" – the situation where workers remain tied to employers for access to health insurance benefits. Predictably, House Republicans deliberately turned this on its head and started shouting about the ACA "killing jobs." False.
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One of the biggest limitations of our current health care system is that leaving a job often means leaving your health care plan…'job lock' reduces opportunities for American workers because they often pass up new jobs for fear of losing their health care coverage. Under my plan, there will options for coverage that will follow the family from 'job to job' or 'job to home.'
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Today, leaving a job or changing jobs means leaving behind the health insurance provided at the place of work. Individuals who wish to take a better job, change careers, or leave the workforce to raise a family or to retire early take substantial risks. They may find themselves going without coverage, purchasing non-group insurance with substantial tax penalties, or giving up a well-developed relationship with a physician or medical specialist. This health insurance obstacle to labor mobility is sometimes called 'job lock.'
Under the McCain plan, … individuals would no longer feel obligated to stay with their employers simply because they need to keep their employer-based health insurance. If the worker lost a job, changed jobs, or retired early, he or she could buy an insurance policy and offset its cost with the McCain health care tax credit.
House GOP Budget Chairman & 2012 Vice Presidential Candidate Paul Ryan:
We want to address job lock. So, the key question that ought to be addressed in any health care reform legislation, is are we going to continue job lock, or are we going to allow individuals more choice, and portability to fit the 21st century workforce?


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Or you can use a cover control disposer.
You would operated it without a switch, but with the cover.
Sorry in advance for the long post. My tenants want a garbage disposal. I agreed to put one in for them. I dont have any electrical outlets under sink so I need to add an outlet and switch. Its going to be a dedicated 15A circuit. I figure I have the following options:
1. Do it the Clean way. Cut a hole in the plaster above counter and below sink for old work boxes then fish new 14-2 wire behind walls to make it work. Seems the most time consuming but seems like the right way to do it. Problem is, there are horizontal studs in the way of fishing wire up to where the new switch would be. I have one of those really long flexible drill bits that would allow me to drill through the horizontal studs and fish the wire up.
2. Install two handy boxes under the cabinet. One in the back (attached to plaster wall) for the single outlet, and one in the front (by the door) for the switch. Id then run 14-2 up through the floor / bottom of cabinet, into the outlet box. From the outlet box, Id run MC to the switch box.
3. Install a handy box under cabinet for the outlet (single) and installing an old work box in the fake drawer part of the cabinet and mounting the switch there so the switch will be on the outside of the cabinet below the sink. Id use MC to connect the two boxes. The only thing that worries me about this is kids being able to reach the switch.
Both options seem reasonable. Option 2 seems easiest, however:
1. Would I used handy boxes and can I mount the one for the switch to the cabinet itself?
2. Should I use MC or would it be better to run the romex from the outlet box to the switch box (Romex would be exposed but Id secure it to the cabinet)?
3. Im going to use metal boxes. If I do option 2, can I go from romex coming in to the outlet box then switch it over to MC to go to the switch. I know the MC has the separate wires in it, and is attached to the box using a special knockout adaptor. I would assume Id ground the outlet box using a pigtail which would then transfer the grounding to the metal clad of the MC.
4. I was also thinking (if Im going option 2) of using the flexible plastic electrical tubing from the cabinet base to the first box (outlet), then from the outlet box to the switch box and running the romex inside that tube for extra protection and a cleaner look. Is that acceptable?
Any other ideas would be appreciated. I do know there is an air switch that I can install also, and Im thinking of going that route and not putting in a physical switch.
Or you can use a cover control disposer.
You would operated it without a switch, but with the cover.
up from bottom with everything surface mounted and then install Terry's disposal
I've never seen a disposal work that way.. Where is the switch to turn it on? Is it magnetic??
The switch is in the upper collar, and the stopper as it rotates engages the switch.
I don't sell too many like that. Like almost never. I have one in stock in an old box that I've been hanging onto. The customer ordered it, but it was after the economy had tanked in 08. I figure he may call, or at least I'm ready for the next customer that needs one.
- Magnetic cover start activation means no wall switch is required Robust chrome plated die cast zinc stopper that holds back water when needed, and will only turn on disposer when manually activated
Last edited by Terry; 09-12-2013 at 05:46 PM.
Just install the outlet, then get an Insinkerator "air switch" which can be mounted on the front of the cabinet or on the sink if you have a spare opening. You plug it into the outlet and the disposer into it, then use the button to turn it on and off.
Licensed residential and commercial plumber
And that's why I still have the disposer in the box. Most of the time we're using the air switch; which just needs a hole to mount it in.Just install the outlet, then get an Insinkerator "air switch"
Last edited by Terry; 09-12-2013 at 05:43 PM.
If you have a SS sink, you could drill a new hole for the air switch.
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Thanks everyone for the replies. I like the cover control disposal but it's a little on the expensive side for a rental property. I think I'm going to do the air switch idea. It's another $50 that I didn't want to spend, but it looks like a nice clean install that I can mound most anywhere on the counter. It also looks very easy to install rather than fishing wires around. I guess it's worth the extra money for the ease of install. It's an enamel sink with no opening so I'll have to mount it on the counter somewhere. I would LOVE to mount it on the fake drawer part, but I can see their kids pressing the button on and off all the time and either breaking the button or burning out the disposal if they leave it on. I don't have kids, but I hear they are good at destroying things within their reach…. Any tips on installing the air switch to avoid problems (Water getting into it, ease of maintenance, etc…)? Can I drill through an enameled sink relatively easy or will that open a can of worms? If I install it on the fake drawer part, is there something I can do to make it "kid proof"?
Thanks again everyone!
I wouldn't do this although I imagine there is a way it could be done.Can I drill through an enameled sink relatively easy or will that open a can of worms?
In the fake drawer face would be my first choice. In the counter top beside the sink would be my second.If I install it on the fake drawer part, is there something I can do to make it kid proof?


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Courtyard by Marriott Dallas Richardson at Spring Valley features a 24-hour fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool. The hotel offers a restaurant. Business amenities at this 3-star property consist of a 24-hour business center, audiovisual equipment, and small meeting rooms.
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Elliotte Friedman's weekly 30 Thoughts column on the CBC website is the best read in hockey. Friedman is insightful, articulate, knowledgeable, fair, and most importantly, interesting. He has sources and contacts in the hockey world that most could only dream of. Most importantly, has an ability which is rare in this day and age - providing a balanced and reasonable opinion on the league, the players, and all 30 of the clubs.
Each week I will post my own observations (I couldn't completely steal Friedman's idea so I'll pick a number other than 30) with a heavy emphasis on the fantasy side of hockey, of course. Prospects, goalies, sleepers, busts, it will all be covered each week.
1. Henrik Zetterberg's performance against the Canucks on Saturday night was the best single-game performance I have witnessed from an opposing player against Vancouver all season. He was all over the ice – playing hard against the Sedin twins, setting up the only Detroit goal, and finishing the game with almost 25 minutes of ice time. He also finished above 50 percent in the faceoff circle, no small accomplishment against the likes of Sedin, Ryan Kesler, and Manny Malhotra. Zetterberg is an underrated player, especially here at DobberHockey. There are two reasons as to why. Firstly, he plays so hard defensively that he doesn't put himself in positions to produce offense on a consistent basis. He is not the type of player to leave his defensive responsibilities in hopes of creating offense. Secondly, he's the type of player who plays better in the postseason, and most pools don't count playoff points.
2. It was great to see Matt Calvert score his first career NHL goal over the weekend. For those who don't know much about the feisty winger, you are about to find out why he is one of my favourite prospects. I was excited to see Brandon play a few years ago. Their top line featured two highly-touted 1st round draft picks in Brayden Schenn and Scott Glennie. However, it was their Zach Parise-like line mate who I couldn't ignore. Calvert skated miles that game, and on the ice, he never seemed to be away from the puck for more than a second or two. At 5'9" and tipping the scales at 175 pounds, Calvert is far from an imposing physical presence. Many expect him to develop into a solid third line winger capable of chipping in with 12-15 goals. However, if there is one thing I have learned in my years of watching hockey, it is to never discount a skilled player with a lot of hockey sense and even more heart.
3. Roberto Luongo is many things – elite goaltender, former captain, and a great embellisher (it's the Italian in him). Above all else, he is stubborn. He would never admit that playing less is helping his game, because he has the mindset that playing in 81 games is one too few. However, he has looked as focused, sharp, and confident between the pipes as he ever has since coming over from Florida in the summer of 2006.
4. An underrated part of Vancouver's recent success has been the physical play of the defensemen, especially Dan Hamhuis and Keith Ballard. Kevin Bieksa is also playing his best hockey since his breakout 2006-07 campaign. Having defensemen who can inflict serious damage makes forwards think twice about going in first to the corners. Some video evidence to back my claim up:
5. I have always taken Don Cherry at face value – a proud Canadian whose biases often get the best of him. However, I was disappointed with his handling of the Russia/Canada World Junior aftermath. Instead of praising the Russians for playing their hearts out (including team captain Vladimir Tarasenko who finished the game with a serious rib injury), he brings up the drinking on the plane incident. Sure, they aren't "good Canadian kids," but they had just won the most important tournament of their lives in enemy territory with almost zero fan support. I wasn't surprised by Cherry's comments, but a small part of me was foolishly hoping to see a change of face from him.
6. Back to fantasy hockey – Los Angeles defenseman Jack Johnson's keeper league value just went up with the announcement of his seven-year contract extension. The cap hit (about $4.5 million per season) was below what I was expecting. He's having a fantastic season anchoring a defence that has had its fair share of issues (injuries to Willie Mitchell, Drew Doughty, and Matt Greene). Johnson took a while to find his stride at the NHL level, but his impressive first round series against Vancouver last season (seven assists in six games) was his coming out party. He's found the perfect balance between offense and defence, as his production (on pace for over 60 points) and ice time (just shy of 25 minutes per game) indicate.
7. The Blue Jackets need to make a major move. That team has way too much talent to continue to struggle like this. Steve Mason isn't a good goalie, and there is a huge separation between the quick, skilled forwards and the immobile defensive group. If you look around the league, the teams that are struggling all share one common trait (aside from a poor record) – a lack of quality skating and/or puck moving defensemen. Columbus, Edmonton, Calgary, Long Island, Toronto, and New Jersey all have the same issue. Anton Stralman isn't the right fit, Kris Russell is more of a two-way defenseman, and John Moore isn't ready to quarterback the power play yet.
8. Mike Green has six points in six games. He was the best Washington skater on Saturday night against Florida. Green's on pace for 39 points and you can bet your house that he'll end up with more than that. He is an obvious buy low candidate, but I don't see many poolies eager to shop him, even with the miserable first half he has experienced. You may have to overpay (relatively, of course) to acquire him. I'd still toss a few feelers in the water to see what it would take.
9. The Panthers and Tomas Vokoun's agent are talking contract extension. Jakub Markstrom isn't NHL ready yet (and at times this season he hasn't looked AHL ready either). There aren't many teams in the league that could use a starting goalie, and those that could probably wouldn't be able to give Vokoun the money he would want. I think the Evgeni Nabokov situation last summer was an eye-opener for many goalies. Nabokov eventually priced himself out of the league, and Vokoun won't want to do the same thing. Even on Florida he is a very good goalie to own in almost all pool formats. He is a notoriously strong second half player as well.
10. TJ Oshie is still a few weeks away from returning to the St. Louis lineup. He has been skating but the ankle is still very stiff and his range of motion remains limited. The Blues have fared pretty well in his absence (thanks in large part to the strong play of Vladimir Sobotka on the second line), but he is the straw that stirs the drink offensively. Oshie will never be as good in fantasy hockey as he is on the ice (unless someone finds a way to quantify energy, tenacity, and heart). St. Louis is also a difficult team to emerge offensively on right now because they have such a balanced attack.
11. The Jamie Langenbrunner trade is a pretty obvious sign that Brad Richards is going nowhere this season. Dallas still needs a puck moving defenseman (as do about 15 other teams), but they are getting offense from a variety of players, and strong goaltending from both Kari Lehtonen and Andrew Raycroft. The decision to cut bait on Marty Turco last summer is looking genius.
12. Dobber mentioned in Sunday's ramblings that he is starting to sour on Andrei Kostitsyn. I've always been sour on him – he simply doesn't compete on a night-to-night basis. With the skill set be possesses, it's a huge frustration watching him play hockey. I've never owned him in any pool and never will. There is a reason he finds himself in the doghouse of every coach he has played for.
13. Most underrated star player in the league today? This question is very relative, as it depends a lot on what market you are in. In terms of fantasy hockey, I'll toss a vote in for Keith Yandle. Yandle is my favourite defenseman in the league, but he still doesn't carry the value he should. He's right up there with Erik Karlsson, John Carlson, and PK Subban in terms of keeper league value, and Mike Green, Dan Boyle, and Nick Lidstrom in terms of one-year league value. Yandle does everything very well, and he possesses a sixth sense that most other defensemen don't. He's on pace for 12 goals and 60 points on a team that ranks 16th and 23rd in terms of goals for and power play efficiency, respectively. Imagine him on Vancouver or Pittsburgh?
14. Nikita Filatov had a goal and two assists on Saturday night in the AHL. I'd love to hear your thoughts on the enigmatic Russian. I've never been a fan and don't see the 90-point upside. His skill set and athletic abilities are elite, but he doesn't process the game on an elite level. He may learn to do so, but hockey sense is sure a lot harder to develop than a wrist shot is (just ask Ryan Kesler).
15. Don't be surprised to see one or both of Dustin Jeffrey/Eric Tangradi up with the Penguins down the stretch and into the postseason. Tangradi has more upside but Jeffrey is the better player right now. Both are good enough to play regular minutes in Pittsburgh's top nine, but the Penguins don't want to completely gut their farm team (yet).
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The problem I believe is Subban starts from behind, so the forwards have to stop at the blueline and wait for Subban to arrive with the puck. By then he obviously has speed, so he enters alone. If Subban passes the puck first, then follows the play he would get the puck back as the 3rd or 4th guy on the play.
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Filatov reminds me of Zherdev. Great wheels, great shot, but there is only so much you can accomplish on solo rushes. They don't know how to use linemates, or to position themselves to benefit from linemates passes. Subban, as a defenseman, at least when he is skating up the ice with the puck, as similar issues but I think he will learn.


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CHICAGO (Dec. 26, 2009) – U.S. U-18 MNT head coach Mike Matkovich is currently leading 36 players born in 1993 at a week-long training camp at The Home Depot Center in Carson, Calif. Of the players in camp, 32 represent Development Academy clubs, including 20 who participated with Development Academy Select Teams at the 2009 Winter Showcase.
Matkovich and his staff will lead the players through two training sessions per day, with scrimmages against local men's teams spread throughout the week before players depart on Jan. 3. All 36 players are age-eligible for both the 2011 and 2013 FIFA Under-20 World Cups.
Roster by Position:
GOALKEEPERS (3): Ryan Herman (Crossfire Academy; Fall City, Wash.), Jonathan Kempin (Kansas City Wizards Academy; Leawood, Kan.), Andrew Wolverton (Concorde Fire; Snellville, Ga.)
DEFENDERS (12): Michael Ambrose (FC Dallas; Frisco, Texas), David Caban (Chicago Fire Academy; Kenosha, Wis.), Sean Cunningham (Derby County Wolves; Troy, Mich.), Nathanael Eggleston (Potomac Academy; Chevy Chase, Md.), George Fradenburg (Birmingham United; Belden Miss.), Bryan Gallego (NY Red Bulls; Kinnelon, N.J.), Kristian Garciamendez (Andromeda; Fairview, Texas), Jordan McCrary (Concorde Fire; Marietta, Ga.), Jon-Paul Medina (California Odyssey; Fresno, Calif.), Pablo Ocegueda (Tigres, Riverside, Calif.), Boyd Okwuonu (Edmond, Okla.), Aaron Simmons (Dallas Texans; Mansfield, Texas)
MIDFIELDERS (12): Seth Casiple (California Development Academy; San Diego, Calif.), Samuel Coleman (FC Dallas; Norman, Okla.), Amadou Dia (Real Colorado; Highlands Ranch, Colo.), Sean Davis (NY Red Bulls; Holmdel, N.J.), Daniel Garcia (FC Dallas; Dallas, Texas), Luis Gil (Pateadores; Garden Grove, Calif.), Markhus Lacroix (NJSA; New Egypt, N.J.), Miguel Lopez (Lonestar SC; Alton, Texas), Daniel Metzger (PDA; Holmdel, N.J.), Scott Thomsen (PDA; Brick, N.J.), William Trapp (Columbus Crew Academy; Gahanna, Ohio), DeAndre Yedlin (Crossfire Premier, Lake Forest Park, Wash.)
FORWARDS (9): Samuel Adjei (NY Red Bulls; Newark, N.J.), Brandon Allen (PDA; Old Bridge, N.J.), Zachary Batteer (Beadling SC; Pittsburgh, Penn.), Villyan Bijev (Cal Odyssey; Fresno, Calif.), Christopher Davis (Columbus Crew Academy; Blacklick, Ohio), Sean Okoli (Washington Premier FC; Federal Way, Wash.), Jose Rivera (Pateadores; Torrance, Calif.), Jonathan Top (FC Dallas; Fort Worth, Texas), Ryan Zinkhan (Richmond Strikers Academy; Fredericksburg, Va.)
National Team Staff
Head Coach: Michael Matkovich (Chicago, Ill.)
Assistant Coach: Ken Lolla (Prospect, K.Y.)
Assistant Coach: Jay Vidovich (Winston-Salem, N.C.)
Assistant Coach: Tim Regan (Chapel Hill, N.C.)
Goalkeeper Coach: Eric Yamamoto (San Jose, Calif.)
Athletic Trainer: Anton Rill (Des Plaines, Ill.)
Equipment Coordinator: Beto Cuevas (Redondo Beach, Calif.)
Equipment Coordinator: Gabe Vogler (Minneapolis, Minn.)
Team Coordinator: Matthew Barton (Redondo Beach, Calif.)


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great food and server! – I have been tried a lot of different Japanese restaurant with my husband, and we love this place. the food is always great, the server are friendly and entertainment especially the guy name Taka, the price is affordable for sushi! We love to celebrate our birthday in here because it is a best place to do it. We got our picture with the whole party, fruit boat, and lucky fortune wheel!!! We won $30 last time for our birthday! we were so happy about it!! the best thing about this restaurant is their V.I.P membership card because you get a lot of benefits from it lke discount, coupon, and even gift certificate!! We love and recommend this place to people! Come and try the food by yourself, do not listen to other comments!
The Finest Hibachi Steakhouse! – I went to Ichiban a couple days ago and I must say that this has to be the best Hibachi Steakhouse in the area! What I loved most was the fantastic mood that was set in the restaurant. I was on a date that was set up by mutual friends, and I was worried that it would just be extremely awkward. We started off with drinks at the bar, which were delicious! The bartender was extremely friendly and had us talking and laughing the whole time. We moved to a hibachi table after a while and ordered some appetizers and our meal. The waitress was so polite and friendly while also never keeping us waiting. The restaurant gives free soup and salad with the hibachi meal and it was amazing. I was a bit reluctant to try the salad dressing, which was a ginger sauce, but I ended up loving it! The gyoza I got as an appetizer was very fulling and well worth the cheap price. My favorite part by far was the hibachi show! Our chef was hilarious and kept our whole table entertained the entire time. But the food, I cannot even describe how delicious it was. I ordered the teriyaki steak and shrimp with fried rice and received an enormous amount of food. I was so disappointed I couldn't finish it all because it was one of the best meals I had ever had. What was also great, was that another group at our hibachi table had a birthday. I got information about it before I left, but the restaurant does birthday celebrations for people who come anytime between the week before or after their birthday. The waiters brought out a big boat of fruit and a hat for the birthday girl while another waiter hit a gong. They sang happy birthday and took a picture of the whole family. Ichiban even has this wheel of fortune that you can spin to win prizes! (I think the girl had to show them her id for her birthday verification.) She won a gift card of 10 dollars and also got the picture that they took. I think this service is amazing and I can't believe they do it for free! I have already made plans with a couple friends for a birthday in July for this reason. But I'm not sure if I'm going to be able to wait till July, so I'll probably end up going again next week. I loved everything from the food to the service! Can't wait to go again!
I love this place so much i try to go weekly. – This is one of the best Hibachi grills i ever been to. And i been to over 20 lol. I been to each hibachi grill around the area and so far Ichiban has some of the best waitresses, most charismatic and fun cooks, at great prices. I will Recomend this to everyone and I go about weekly to this establishment.
BEST Japanese Food!! – Ichiban Japanese Steakhouse is one of the best restaurants I've been to. The food is always fresh and delicious, no matter what you get on the menu. The employers are always so friendly and give the best service even when the restaurant is extremely busy. They also give guests who have birthdays a free fruit boat along with a spin at the wheel of fortune! (Remember to bring your ID! They ask you for it.) I highly recommend this to anyone who loves Japanese food/sushi!!
Awesome Sushi! – I've been coming here for years to get sushi closed to home and I love it! I've been to Japan, so I definitely know what tastes authentic, and Ichiban is pretty much right on! I love their eel and yellow tail nigiri especially. The designer rolls are always fun and delicious if you'd like to try something that isn't raw (very sushi beginner friendly). The udon soups are delicious, and I'm a huge fan of beef negimaki (appetizer). I've never done the hibachi, but everytime I've been, there's always a birthday celebration with the gong. I'm considering coming back for my birthday next year because they have this birthday "wheel of fortune" thing that can land you a $20 gift card. :) Pretty sweet.
All in all, I love the sushi here. The prices are great, and I can get a filling amount of food for under $20. I recommend the hibachi for families and big parties, and the table side for sushi lovers or quiet couples. :)
Best Japanese steakhouse and Suhi around! – High quality Hibachi steak table, the chef for our table was skilled and entertaining, we had a reall good time. I highly recommend the Sushi section for the "connoisseur" or begginer, The Japanese Sushi chef has been at it for over 30 years! A real feel of Japan in the US!
worst japanese i've ever had! – i don't think that the owners/cooks are really japanese. it's the worst japanese food i've ever had... and not just because i've been to japan and had real japanese food. i mean the worst americanized japanese food i've ever had.
the atmosphere is nice... but the whole point of going out to eat is to eat!
Great for couples – We ate here on a Friday night. It wasn't too crowded. We sat at the Hibachi table. Our food was delicious. Our waitress was so friendly, but not in that forced, annoying way. Our Hibachi chef was entertaining and funny. All of our food was made to perfection and the waitress even suggested some imported Japanese beer to go along with our food. We both ended up trying two different kinds and loving them both. It was, overall, a wonderful time and we will definitely be dining here again. We would definitely recommend!
good Japanese cuisine – Fairly decent Japanese cuisine. One of the better places to eat Japanese food in the Lehigh Valley Area. Not as bad as some of the other reviewers have stated. They also have Korean food as well.
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Family Charged in Standoff Appear in Court; Mother Also ArrestedFive members of the Brossart family were in Nelson County Court Friday on several charges following a standoff on the family's farmstead in June.
Five members of the Brossart family were in Nelson County Court Friday on several charges following a standoff on the family's farmstead in June.
The nearly 16-hour standoff happened when authorities attempted to execute a search warrant for six cows that allegedly wandered onto Rodney Brossart's property near Lakota.
Brossart appeared in court Friday on charges of felony terrorizing and theft. KZZY radio reports that Brossart represented himself in court and answered nearly every question from the judge by saying, "This is my property, I do not agree to this sale."
Brossart is being held on $55,000 at the Lake Region Law Enforcement Center on charges of terrorizing, theft of property and criminal mischief.
Four other members of the family: sons Alex, Jacob, Thomas and daughter Abby made their first appearances Friday.
Alex, Jacob and Thomas on charges of terrorizing and Abby on a simple assault charge.
They are out on bail and all five have chosen to represent themselves.
They'll be back in court on August 26.
Susan Brossart, Rodney's wife and the mother of Alex, Jacob, Thomas and Abby, was arrested Friday morning after authorities say she hindered a court order.
Nelson County officials went to the Brossart residence to confiscate weapons where they say Susan hindered in the retrieval of the guns.
She is being held at the Lake Region Law Enforcement Center pending a hearing on Monday.
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Manchester has cemented its place as Britain's most thriving city after its population grew by a fifth over the last decade. The Census has revealed Manchester's 19 per cent population growth to be almost three times more than the national average.
Manchester has cemented its place as Britain's most thriving city after its population grew by a fifth over the last decade.
The Census has revealed Manchester's 19 per cent population growth to be almost three times more than the national average.
And it shows that the number of 20 to 30-year-olds coming to the city has soared, with 123,600 living here compared to 78,301 10 years ago.
The Census, taken last year, records Manchester's population as 503,100 - an increase of 80,400 since the last survey in 2001. It is the third biggest rise in England - and the biggest percentage growth for a city - behind the London boroughs of Newham and Tower Hamlets.
The council says the figures show its regeneration efforts have transformed Manchester into a thriving place to live and work. Experts say the huge increase is due to a hike in the number of people travelling from other parts of the country to study and work in Manchester, as well as people coming to the city from Europe and elsewhere.
Manchester council leader Sir Richard Leese said: "A growing population reflects a thriving city so it is excellent news that more people are seeing the attractions of Manchester as a place to work, live and invest.
"Manchester had undergone a long period of population decline but the reversal of this trend in the last decade is a testament to the way the city has established itself as a world-class international city. Population growth brings with it many opportunities but the challenge ahead is to ensure that we have the services and infrastructure which meet the needs of the growing population so that the city can reach its full potential."
Elsewhere in the region Salford, Trafford, Bolton and Wigan saw increases in line with the national average of seven per cent.
There were smaller rises of around three per cent in Bury, Rochdale, Tameside and Oldham.
The number of people living in Stockport fell by 0.5 per cent.
In Manchester, the birth rate has also increased, with 36,400 children aged four or under recorded last year compared to 24,693 in 2001. The number of over-65s has bucked the national trend, failing to rise despite an ageing population nationally.
Only nine per cent of Manchester's residents are retirement age.
Dr Steve Millington, an expert in human geography at Manchester Metropolitan University, said it was good news for the city.
He added: "Not only are they attracting more people, those people are of working age so as long as they do work they will fuel the local economy and start to balance out the deprivation in the city. However the city must also make provision for the growth of the population by increasing healthcare, school places and other services. The next step for the council is to make sure they retain older working people within the city boundaries, by creating attractive neighbourhoods with larger houses close to the city boundaries rather than building more high-rise apartment blocks."
He warned that numbers could fall when students are faced with rising university tuition fees from September. Town hall bosses had aimed to increase the city's population to 480,000 by 2015. The Census results show they have already surpassed that.
The M.E.N. revealed last month that Manchester is expecting to have another 80,000 residents by 2027.
Nationally, the Census records the largest growth in numbers in any decade since records began, the Office for National Statistics said. There were 56.1m people living in England and Wales on the day of Census – March 27 last year – an increase of 3.7m since 2001, when there were 52.4m.
The total population figure was about half a million bigger than estimates had shown a year earlier. The Census paints a picture of an ageing population with one in six people in England and Wales in 2011 aged 65 and over.
Across England and Wales 430,000 people were aged 90 and over, compared with only 13,000 when the Census was carried out 100 years earlier in 1911. The number of women over 90 was 315,000, nearly three times higher than the number of men over that age, at 114,000.
The average age of the population has increased to 39 in 2011, up from 35 in 2001 and 25 in 1911. But there was also an increase in the number of under fives, with more than 400,000 more in 2011 than in 2001.
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One can't argue about this – Halloween is one of the greatest holidays during the year. We all love the time when we can pretend to be someone else, even for just a day. What's truly exciting about this holiday is that we can dress up in all types of clothes and play roles, which we've only dreamt of.
But it doesn't have to be Halloween for you to dress up in a cute fancy dress. There are many occasions on which costumes and peculiar attire are not only allowed but expected. Don't you love dressing up in sweet Christmas costumes? We adore the time, when it's cold and white outside and we are at home, having fun in jolly festive outfit. There are also the theme parties, hen and stag parties, birthdays and so on, when guests are invited to join in a noisy masquerade. If you search for ideas of your fancy dress for the next party, then you've probably found the right place. Here are our favourite ideas for ladies' fancy dresses.
The animalistic theme is practically infinite. You can choose from hundreds of popular animal images such as a ladybird, a sweet bunny, a honeybee, or if your sense of humour expands to arcade games – indeed an Angry Bird. Want to get the looks at that party? Try a fatal catwoman costume or a bashful Minnie Mouse attire. Either of them works perfectly. The animal fancy dress world is endless, so just unleash your imagination.
Pop & Rock Stars
Well, this type of costumes are great fun, especially if you have a soft spot in your heart for popular music and if your friends adore your singing. Goldies-oldies outfit, a good old ABBA, Elvis or Madonna costume is just for you if you plan a wild karaoke night out or a your best friend's hen party. With it you'll become a legend, girl.
The Nurse
Now, this is simply classic. It's also one of our favourite of the bunch, if not for anything else but for the fact that the nurse fancy dress is simple and cute at the same time. If you want to achieve an awesome image, go ahead and pick up either a braver or a more modest nurse uniform.
Historical and period fancy dress
We can't hide it – we simply adore the 20s. You will look adorable in a tiered flapper dress or a sleeveless crewneck shift dress with lace overlay. You can be a jazz singer or a gangsta. All that glitters is not gold, but the more glittering and glossy, the deeper into the 20s theme you are. Put on that Gatsby Girl look and drive to the sunset.
Do you feel excited about the next theme party? Now you are perfectly attired for a wild night out. Enjoy it.
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What the Research Says About OWP
An affiliate of the National Writing Project (NWP), OWP is a respected leader in the area of professional development for teachers in all disciplines and grade levels.
- Ninety-seven percent of teachers surveyed by Inverness Research Associates in 2004 said that NWP professional development is better than other types of professional development they have experienced.
- Ninety-seven percent said that what they learn via the Writing Project translates into improved writing skills for their students.
- A 2006 NWP summary report of national results showed that for every one of the measured attributes of writing, the improvement of students taught by NWP participating teachers exceeded that of students of those teachers who were not participants.
A noteworthy pattern in the data displayed consistently positive outcomes for conventions. For more information about the National Writing Project and its affiliates see www.writingproject.org.


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OverviewHTC Jetstream, AT&T's first 4G LTE tablet, boasts a large 10.1" WXGA high-resolution display for an immersive entertainment experience and a Snapdragon S3 dual core processor for fast multi-tasking and instant screen refresh. It runs the Android™ 3.1 (Honeycomb) operating system and represents the first iteration of the HTC Sense™ user experience on Honeycomb. A rich web browsing experience supports Adobe® Flash® Player and an enhanced HD video experience with1080p playback and capture.
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Blair Named to ADA Academic All-Star Team
Tuesday, January 03, 2012
Valparaiso University offensive lineman Nate Blair (Crete, Ill./Andrean [Ind.] H.S.) has been named to the 14th annual Football Championship Subdivision Athletic Directors Association (FCS ADA) Academic All-Star Team.
Blair started all 11 games this season at left tackle for the Crusaders, while starting all 33 contests over his final three seasons. He is also a three-time Honorable Mention All-Pioneer Football League selection, anchoring the Valpo offensive line.
Earlier this season Blair was also named to the Capital One Academic All-District V Football Team as selected by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) to recognize the nation's top student-athletes for their combined performances athletically and in the classroom. He also is a three-time member of Academic All-Pioneer Football League's First Team and has been named to the PFL's Fall Academic Honor Roll each season throughout his career.
Blair is an actuarial science major with a 3.84 grade point average.
Each of the nominees were required to have a minimum grade point average of 3.20 in undergraduate study and have been a starter or key player with legitimate athletics credentials. There were 92 total nominees for this honor.
Blair was one of six total Pioneer Football League players to receive the accolade.
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Colleen Gulick was extremely busy last weekend, not that she's any stranger to being busy. The 22-year-old from Spring City, Chester County, has been riding at the Valley Preferred Cycling Center in Trexlertown practically since she learned to pedal a bike.
Gulick graduated from the University of Maryland last month with a degree in bioengineering and is working on her tests for admission to medical school. She's looking at earning post-grad cycling scholarships at either Marian University in Indiana or Pomona College near Los Angeles, or attending Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine.
No matter where she goes, the two-time NCAA champion field hockey player plans to continue her cycling career with an eye on the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro.
Her hectic weekend last week began when the U.S. Sprint Grand Prix, the opening event of the 2013 World Series of Bicycling, got rained out Friday and was postponed until Saturday evening.
Gulick, whose Maryland Terrapins qualified for the Final Four in field hockey all four years and made the finals three times, was committed to a weekend of criterium races in Arlington, Va.
On Saturday morning, she competed in the Air Force Cycling Clarendon Cup and finished ninth overall.
"That's definitely the hardest race of the year for me," said Gulick, who has raced the event before. "It's a 50-kilometer crit with a steep uphill finish. I was doing laps with New Zealand Olympic Team members, [Olympic silver medal winner] Lauren Tamayo [from Barto], Laura Van Gilder [from Pocono Pines] and all those other notoriously famous women's riders. I suffered through that. Only half the field finished, but I got ninth, so that was better than I expected."
After checking her results, Gulick hopped into a car with her mother, Dawn, and drove the three-and-a-half-hour (without traffic) trip to Trexlertown, arriving at the track just in time to warm up for the women's sprint tournament.
And after Gulick competed in the U.S. Sprint Grand Prix, she and her mom headed back down to Arlington to compete in Sunday's Air Force Cycling Crystal Cup, where she finished 10th, giving her an overall finish of 10th place in the weekend crit.
"It was the same field of women from Saturday," Gulick said. "They were all rested and ready to go. I was pretty happy with 10th because I was consistent between the two days, and I was the only one who raced Saturday night."
Gulick, who will race in the Keirin Cup this Friday evening at the VPCC, is really looking forward to racing her bike this season, especially since it's the first opportunity she'll have to compete at elite national cycling championships since capturing several junior national titles and a total of 21 national medals.
"This will be the first time I'm able to compete in elite nationals in four years because of field hockey," she said. "I love hockey, but it was hard to keep training for cycling during it. It was great this spring to be able to ride and not stress about going to class or stress about going to hockey practice and then sneaking in a ride at 9 p.m."
Gulick, a defender, was asked to be part of a new women's professional field hockey league but declined, partly because she sees a better chance for a longer, more prosperous career in cycling. Field hockey got her an athletic scholarship to Maryland, and she's hoping that cycling can do the same for med school, especially since cycling isn't an NCAA sport.
Sign up for the Quadzilla 15K at TNP/Lehigh Valley Zoo: The third annual Quadzilla 15k trail race will be held at 7:30 a.m. July 14 beginning at Trexler Nature Preserve and continuing through the rigorous hills of the Lehigh Valley Zoo. Runners from around the country take part in this challenging race.
The race is capped at 400 entries. Online registration is available at http://www.quadzilla15k.com for $40 until registration closes June 30. No race-day registration is available, but runners can sign up, pending bib availability, at bib pickup 12:30-3 p.m. July 13 at the Trexler Environmental Center.
The Quadzilla 15k trail race is teaming up with charity race partner HCM Foundation, a nonprofit organization that offers opportunities and financial support to families affected by cancer by putting funds directly into the hands of cancer victims. Ten charity spots have been reserved for HCM Foundation's Event Charity Partner Program. For more information, go to http://www.hcmfoundation.org.
Race amenities include a technical race shirt, portable toilets, bib and packet pickup, one free entry to the Lehigh Valley Zoo, post-race food and hydration and three aid stations along the 9.3-mile race course. Awards will be given to the top three overall male and female winners as well as the top three male and female finishers in 10-year age groups.
Run to fight muscular dystrophy: The first Laughing At My Nightmare 5K Run/Walk/Roll will be held at 9 a.m. June 22, beginning and ending at East Hills Moravian Church, 1830 Butztown Road, Bethlehem. The course circles Freedom High School, alma mater of 21-year-old Shane Burcaw, who's battling spinal muscular atrophy.
You can register for the race at Pretzel City Sports, http://pretzelcitysports.com, or by downloading the registration form at http://laughingatmynightmare.com.


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That's according to Rainey's lawyer, Huntley Johnson, who read an email from the woman during a bond hearing Friday. The Gainesville Sun ( http://bit.ly/VYMGYf) posted video of the hearing on its website.
Gainesville police charged Rainey with simple battery Thursday after an alleged altercation with his girlfriend. Police say the two were arguing over Rainey's cellphone, and that when his girlfriend got into a vehicle, the ex-Florida Gator tried to pull her out. Witnesses told detectives that Rainey slapped his girlfriend across the face and then chased her when she ran away with his phone in her purse.
The girlfriend's email said the witnesses were mistaken, and Johnson pointed out that officers found no marks on the woman's face.
Rainey, who was cut by the Steelers after his arrest, was released after the hearing but ordered not to have any contact with his girlfriend.


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Bitcoin style blockchain… I have party(node) A, B, C and algorithm X.
Algorithm X generates the first half of a target hash input - the "solution" to the problem. I want A, B and C to sign their submissions of random numbers to the network as part of the solution so the target hash looks something like:
(algorithm X generated string)(A's random number)(B's random number)(C's random number)
I'm just trying to salt the hash so that the network can't mine without consensus of a target.
Then I realized, nodes can still mine "ahead" and compare solved blocks retroactively.
For example: if A & B publicly announce their random bits, C generates their random bits, gets the new algorithm then starts mining… they can find the solution then publish their random bits to the network. A & B can start mining with the new algorithm but C already has the solution.
So these random numbers would need to go somewhere else, modifying the hashing algorithm? Does this even work?
How do I incentivize the last node to publicize their salt?


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"This card was perfectly "Sweet" for my 6 y.o. The paper quality for the price is right, but could be a little better. Customer Service from "tiny prints' is great and should not be lumped together with "Delivery" simply because the delivery took longer than expected and when the package arrived it was not in good condition. However, the cards were fine."
"These notes are adorable and I look forward to using them to write my baby shower thank you notes on them. I also plan on ordering more once my daughter is born and we name her!"
"This is a simple, but elegant card. The colors are fun and the overall quality of the card is superb. Will definitely use this pattern to print our baby announcements come January!"


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The LSC Technology Initiative Grants (TIG) program emerged from the combination of longstanding need to provide some assistance to the large percentage of persons whom LSC grantees cannot fully represent, and a new resource - the communication and information capacities brought about by the technological revolution.
Most legal needs surveys in the United States indicate that no more than 20 percent of low-income people with civil legal problems are able to get help. The unprecedented powers of the Internet, personal computers and mobile devices -- combined with the development of high-quality legal information and tools -- can broaden the reach of the valuable work conducted by legal services practitioners. Seeing this potential, Congress authorized funding for the TIG program beginning in 2000.
TIG funding has provided LSC with a remarkable opportunity to explore new ways to serve eligible persons, to help build legal aid programs' capacities, and to support the efforts of pro bono attorneys. TIG has supported projects to develop, test and replicate technologies that improve client access to high quality legal information and pro se assistance. It has also helped programs enhance their overall information technology infrastructure. These projects use a broad range of technologies -- including mobile, cloud computing, big data, and automated document assembly -- to make the delivery of legal services in the United States more efficient and effective.
Through 2012, LSC has funded over 525 projects totaling more than $40 million. There have been over 800 applications to the TIG program.


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Super time for a new blog posting
For the past three seasons, I have offered my Super Bowl picks, and over those years my record is 5-2 (nailing the over/under in all three of them). Why wreck a good thing? So I'm going to give it a go for the fourth year in a row.
- New England Patriots - Not a lot ot be said of the Patriots that hasn't been said ad nauseum (but I'll say something anyway, cuz that's how I roll...) In the last 11 seasons, the Patriots are 134-42. They don't do anything special except win. The Nattily-clad Bill Belichick is a bit of a standoff-ish but possibly brilliant cheater. This season, they won 13 games with no discernible defense, and a Tight End that was more wide receiver than their resident loudmouth. But they are so good.
- New York Giants - These guys strike me as a group of guys that play when motivated. This isn't necessarily a good thing... except when they are motivated. They overlooked the Seahawks in an October home game (which was the same week that I had heard a stat that west coast teams flying east across three time zones for a 1:00 Eastern time start were - no foolin' - 4-21 over the previous three seasons). Then after a now-typical Tony Romo air ball in the clutch late in the season in Dallas, they needed one more win to clinch and they lost - at home again - to the miserable Redskins. On the last day of the season, they needed to beat the hapless Cowboys again and make the playoffs. The Giants didn't win the playoff game in Green Bay as much as the Packers lost it, and they may still be playing in San Francisco if Dropsy Williams hadn't been in the game replacing the injured Ted Ginn). Which team is going to show up?
The Milwaukee Wave are heading towards the playoffs
It could easily be said that this year's Milwaukee Wave is having the best year in its 28th season of indoor soccer. Their current record is 16-2 for an .887 winning percentage, which is significantly higher than their current record high percentage of .773 (done with a 34-10 record in a much longer 2001-02 season).
On the road again!
For the first time since 2008, the USBC Open Championships ("Nationals", for short) will not be held in Nevada. This year, the bowling tournament will be held in Baton Rouge, Louisiana for the first time since 2005.
Mardi Gras is complete
This is not your complete trip report. That will be in a few days after I actually complete my trip to Louisiana. However, a buddy of mine made a comment to a post I made on my Facebook page along the way that has me a little complentative. He made a snide comment (which us guys do) to which I responded that he was jealous. He said he wasn't, but that he was saving money.